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Laredo Health Department offers COVID-19, flu vaccines

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New COVID-19 and flu vaccines have arrived in Laredo ahead of respiratory illness season. The City of Laredo Health Department said a new shipment of doses arrived and is available to the public. The vaccine’s cost depends on a person’s health coverage. Heal...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 15, 2026

safety

Laredo police arrest man accused of a string of attacks, thefts

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 31-year-old man faces 12 charges after police say he attacked a woman with a baseball bat, stole a car and fought with officers during a series of incidents on Corpus Christi Street. Police said the violence began when Luis Castillo broke into a house on t...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 15, 2026

government

Commissioners approve Webb County budget with employee raises, new projects

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners have adopted next year’s budget, which includes raises for hundreds of county workers. The nearly $180 million spending plan gives sheriff’s deputies a $2 hourly raise. Other county employees and elected officials will receive a 6% ...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 15, 2026

safety

1 dead, 13 National Guard members injured in multi-vehicle Oregon crash

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A four-vehicle crash left one man dead and injured 16 others Saturday night, including 13 Oregon National Guard members returning from weekend training, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:56 p.m. Saturday near Milepost 85 on ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 15, 2026

safety

Firefighter hit by car speeding through an accident scene, officials say

EAST HAMPTON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A volunteer firefighter is recovering from injuries Sunday evening after they were struck by a vehicle speeding through an accident scene. According to the East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department, while first responders were at a two-car cr...

KGNS — SitewideSep 15, 2026

News

Worker dies after being injured at meat-producing facility, officials say

MONMOUTH, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - A worker at the Smithfield Foods Monmouth location died Monday morning after a workplace incident. A Smithfield Foods spokesman confirmed the death on Monday. They said their safety personnel are working with local law enforcement to investigat...

KGNS — SitewideSep 15, 2026

safety

‘He died trying to protect others’: Father, son killed in crash

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Birmingham family is grieving after a routine call for roadside help turned into an unimaginable tragedy Sunday night, claiming the lives of both a father and his youngest son on Interstate 65 . The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identif...

KGNS — SitewideSep 15, 2026

government

Friday Football Fever: King of the Mountain Week 3

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Time to cast your vote. It’s a clash between a fresh face with crazy playmaking ability and our reigning number one looking to keep the throne. Here are your choices: The Challenger: LBJ’s Vicente “Chente” Robles connects with Nathan He...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 15, 2026

Local

New federal rules to shift SNAP costs, paperwork onto states starting in October

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 650,000 Texans have lost their SNAP benefits so far in 2026, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a research and analysis institute. New federal rules set to begin in October are expected to shift more of the cost and the paperw...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 15, 2026

Local

Football Fever Heat Check; Week 3

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Non-district action heated up across South Texas in Week 3, bringing rivalry drama, defensive battles, and huge milestone victories. In this week’s full episode of Football Fever: Heat Check , host Kobe Arriaga breaks down Cigarroa’s physical Legacy Series v...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

Local

Still Hot, Slight Shower Chances

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The dome of hot air over the central and southern Great Plains continues to block cool airmasses from reaching south Texas. Somewhat more moist air Thursday and Friday may edge in from the gulf bringing slight chances of sea breeze showers. A wave in the upp...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

2 dead, at least 8 injured in crash involving Amish buggy

CANTON, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - Two people died in a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy on Sunday, according to authorities in New York. At least eight other people were sent to area hospitals with injuries from the collision, which happened around 3 p.m. on Coun...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Female Laredo police officers build shed for Habitat for Humanity home

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - 15 female officers with the Laredo Police Department volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on their day off to build a shed for a home in the Cielito Lindo subdivision. The project took place on National Women’s Police Day. Sgt. Noemi Cienfuegos, Laredo Poli...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

Man arrested after pointing gun during argument

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at a man and a woman during an argument. The incident happened on Sept. 8, near Garza Street and Salinas Avenue. When officers arrived, they set up a perimeter around an apartment. The suspect later walked...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

Woman arrested after gunfire reported outside Laredo home

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a woman after responding to reports of gunshots and a verbal argument outside a home, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers responded to the 4500 block of La Joya Lane at 4:17 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, after receiving report...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

Laredo driver left in critical condition after Loop 20 crash

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 24-year-old driver remains in critical condition as of Sept. 14 as police search for answers in a crash on Loop 20 . Investigators are still trying to determine why a silver Chrysler did not slow down Sunday morning, Sept. 13, near Arena Boulevard before h...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

government

Laredo council advances new budget, addresses infrastructure repairs

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council met in a special noon session Monday, Sept. 14, to advance its new budget and address infrastructure repairs. Council members moved forward a proposed property tax rate of just over 50 cents per $100 of value, keeping rates in the mid...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

15-year-old girl charged with murder after man pushed from moving train

CHICAGO (Gray News) – Chicago police said a teenage girl was arrested in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man who was pushed from a moving train. The 15-year-old girl, who was identified as a suspect who allegedly pushed the man from a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Police investigating after dog found dead in locked car

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Police are investigating after a dog was found dead inside a locked vehicle in Evansville, authorities said. Evansville Police Department records show officers responded to a 911 call near Walnut Street and Southeast 10th Street. According to...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Emergency closure underway at central Laredo railroad crossing

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An emergency closure is underway at a railroad crossing in central Laredo near Santa Isabel Avenue, Washington Street and Vidaurri Avenue, the city said. Canadian Pacific Kansas City is replacing the crossing, saying it is worn down and sees heavy rail traff...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 14, 2026

News

Bill introduced to reduce workweek to 32 hours

(Gray News) – Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without a loss in pay or benefits. Rep. Mark Takano of California and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” last week. EN ESPAÑOL | Prop...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

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Six ways to protect your savings before you retire

( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

Local

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is observing National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Jessica Garcia and Katherine Cardenas spoke about the services the hospital provides during the observance. Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital offers case management, nursing car...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

News

Judge Judy retiring from on-camera work after 30 years. Here’s what’s next

(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

News

Man accused in hanging death of Tasia Fortune denied bond, pleads not guilty

JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Jarques “Jock” Ratliff, 51, the man accused in connection with the murder of Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune, was denied bond. Ratliff made his initial appearance in court on Monday, where he also pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Fortun...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Man accused of violent crime spree across Laredo neighborhood

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is accused of a violent crime spree across a Laredo neighborhood within minutes on Sunday, Sept. 13, police said. Police said Luis Castillo attacked a woman with a baseball bat during a home invasion Sunday on Corpus Christi Street. He then stole a car...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

Laredo man arrested after stolen car crashes into utility pole

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was arrested Monday, Sept. 14, after police say he crashed a stolen car into a utility pole. Police say a woman’s black Chrysler 300 was stolen from her home on Baltimore Street just before 1 a.m. Officers say the same car crashed into a utility...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

News

A Flock camera hit sent troopers to her door. They had the wrong car.

Palm Coast, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle captu...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

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Aging Untold: Decoding your blood pressure numbers

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

News

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, reports say. Here’s why

(Gray News) - Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour after several venues said they would not let the rapper perform, according to several reports. “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. to...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

schools

Laredo Parks and Recreation to host adults-only adaptive pool party

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Parks and Recreation is hosting an adaptive/inclusive pool party for adults 18 and older. The free event takes place this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Laredo College’s main campus pool. The pool party is designed for persons with disabilities or specia...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

government

Laredo council to vote on property tax rate reduction

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council met Monday, Sept. 14, for a special called meeting that included a public hearing and introductory ordinance for the adoption of the city’s property tax rate for 2026. City Manager Joe Neeb is proposing dropping the tax rate by one hundre...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

government

Webb County commissioners to consider road expansion, veterans grant and pay raises

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, Sept. 14, to consider a highway expansion project, a veterans transportation grant and possible pay raises for elected officials. US 59 Loop expansion Commissioners will consider approving paperwork to wi...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 14, 2026

safety

Laredo fire, police departments face off in annual blood drive

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s fire and police departments are competing this week in the annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. The fire department will accept donations today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters on Del Mar Boulevard. The police department will accept ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

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2.3 million bottles of sour children’s candy sold at Walmart recalled. Here’s why

(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

News

Myrtle Beach tap ensemble gives adults a second act

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach is blending fancy footwork with fun for a group of adult dancers. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2014. She teaches all ages at Coas...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Project Pink helps covers cost of mammogram for uninsured woman

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey visits the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute regularly for appointments. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “By 6 o’clock, an oncologist came in and she said, ‘Have they talked to you?’ And I said, ‘N...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

safety

Michigan family turns son’s cardiac death into school AED mission

GRAND LEDGE, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Fourteen-year-old Everson Guild was a football player, band member, student council member and wrestler. He went into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice at Grand Ledge High School on July 24, 2017, just a month away from starting high...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

government

Trump says he uses AI ‘for a lot of things,’ but didn’t reveal exactly how

(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

News

Volunteer musicians bring live music to hospital patients

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians is bringing live music directly to hospital rooms, an effort that organizers say lifts the spirits of patients, families and staff. Alex King goes room to room at TriStar Centennial in Nashville and performs for p...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

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Decoding your blood pressure numbers: What that reading really means

( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

Local

Heat and Rain Chances this week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hot today with southeasterly winds increasing by this afternoon to 15-24 mph. Highs in the 90s-100s. Heat index will range from 105-115°F, a Heat Advisory is in effect for much of South Texas through 7 PM this evening. Rain chances(10-20%) will linger this w...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 14, 2026

News

InvestigateTV+: Family battles cancer over generations

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ reporter Kristin Crowley’s journey after genetic testing reveals she carries the BRCA mutation and leads to a life-changing preventive decision. Experts also break down what BRCA can mean for families and the range of options available, includin...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

business

This 13-year-old opened up a sandwich shop to serve his community

MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

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He takes photos of local high school sports for free, here’s why

WILLAMSTON, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — A retired Mid-Michigan man has spent 13 years photographing Williamston High School sports, uploading the images to a website where students and families can access them at no cost. Dave Ferguson photographs basketball, football, volleyball, ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026

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Man killed after lawn mower flips into canal, trapping him underwater

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...

KGNS — SitewideSep 14, 2026